"One individual reached out for counseling assistance on how to change their way of life during the operation and is what some law enforcement officials are calling a 'rescue.'"

In other words, this person was probably being forced into selling herself under God knows what conditions.

Many of those arrested were here illegally. The story doesn't say as much but it's entirely possible these women became entangled, possibly unwillingly, with people connected to cartels.

The story is especially concerning given the number of children streaming over the border now. It's clear from these arrests that everything possible has to be done to keep these children out of the hands of those who would exploit them.

That means stepping up to provide shelter, counsel and safety while their cases are sorted out and they are reconnected with family.

The evil people who would turn children into prostitutes are legion. The protection against them is our unwillingness to turn a blind eye to the horrible problem before us.